Article carrier



Sept. 14 1926. v C KlVl ARTICLE CARRIER Filed April 2, 1925 templated that the bent at right angles Patented Sept. 14, 1926.

UNITED STATES PATENT QE'EICE.

NCABLKIVI, or nrmnmv, Non'rrr nano ra.

Application filed April 2.

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This invention relates to vehicle article carriers and more specifically to carrlers. particularly adapted for carrying cyllndrical articles such as-milk modification in its device broadest aspectso as to but it is consusceptible of cans,

adapt the same for carrying articles of various sizes and shapes.

7 An object of this invention is to provide a carr er of the character described capable of belng rigidly supported upon a vehicle such as an automobile. Another object of provide an article carrier this invention is to having means to rigidly hold and support an article in a clamping manner.

Another object of this vide an article carrier light, simple in construc invention is to prothat is relatively tion and operatlon,

and one that can be economically manufactured.

Other objects will appear from the de- Referring to the drawings in follows.

isometric projection of the clamp in fully open is a similar view showing the clamp detail, numeral 1 indicates a V-shaped vertical member, each lower portion 2 of which is shown to the vertical portion and terminates in a short vertical extension or hook 3. The article carrled is supported upon portions 2 and is sliding motion by extensions 3.

prevented from any Cross member 1 is rigidly attached to portions 2 and each end thereof is form side members 5 bent upwardly to A semi-circular member 6 is rigidly attached at each end to corresponding ends of members 5 and at its central portion In order to support running board, I have to vertical member 1.

the carrier upon a provlded a down wardly extending V-shaped brace member 7, to the lower central portion of which is attached a screw clamping means 8 adapted to rigidly. engage a running which 1s board.

The upper end of vertical member 1 terminates in a hook member to engage over a vehicle. 10 is provided pivotally 12 to side members 5.

9 which is adapted horizontal side edge of a A semi-circular clamping member attached at 11 and One end of clamp 1925. Serial. No. 20,110.

10. is extended as. at 13, to form operatmg. leverand handle 14. Pivots 11 and 12 ea ch' engage. tions 0t clamp 10.. A spring 15 isattached atone end to extension 13 at a suitable point above pivot 12 and at its other 6nd toan extension 16 shown attached to one ofportions 2 and extending laterally therefrom. It willlbe noted that the spring end supports are so located with reference to pivot 12 that the upper or left hand end of said spring -falls below a line connecting the pivot and the other end of said spring when said clamp is fully opened whereby said spring acts to retain said clamp at its open position.

In using the carrier described, the same is attached to the side of a vehicle and running board by means of the hook 9 and clamp 8 respectively. The clamp member 10 is then moved to an open or forward position by means of its handle 14:, said clamp remaining in the open position because of the relative locations of spring 15 and pivot 12. The cylindrical container or other article to be transported is placed in position on members 2 so as to be engaged by hooks 3 and rear semi-circular member 6. Clamp 10 is then released so as to be moved towards member 6 until the same comes into contact with the container in which position the spring 15 yieldingly but firmly forces clamp 10 against the container whereby the same is prevented from moving an appreciable amount from its original position.

l/Vhile I have shown my improved article carrier otsuchshape and dimensions to support cylindrical containers or articles, it is contemplated that in its broadest aspect the carrier can be so modified as to accommodate articles of other shapes as will be included within the scope of the following claims.

I claim 2- 1. An article carrier comprising an inverted V-shaped vertically extending member, the lower portions of said member being bent into a horizontal plane to r'orm an article support-,- a transverse member connected to said bent portions and terminating in vertical upturned end port-ions said vertical portions being extended to form an article engaging member, and a clamp member pivotally connected at opposite ends downwardly. turned end porsaid clamp member being extended to provide an offset handle portion.

2. An article carrier comprising an inverted V-shaped vertically extending member, the lower portions of said member being bent into a horizontal plane to form an, article support, a transversemember connected to said bent portions and terminating in vertical upturned end portions, a clamp member pivotally connected at opposite ends to said upturned end portions, said end portions being extended rearwardly and connected to form an article engaging member.

3. An article carrier comprising an inverted V-shaped Vertically extending member, a hook portion at the upper end of said member, the lower ends of said member beingbent into a horizontal plane to form a support, a transverse member connecting said bent portions, a clamp member pivotally mounted on said transverse member, brace supporting means extending downwardly from the bent lower ends of said V- shaped member and connected at their lower ends, and a clamp on the lower end of said brace means.

4. An article carrier comprising an inverted V-shaped vertically extending member, the lower portions of said member being bent into a horizontal plane to form a support, a semi-circular member connected adjacent its central portion to said vertical member and a semi-circular clamp pivotally associated With said semi-circular memher, and tension means operatively associated with said clamp.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

CARL KIVI. 

